Gold River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California.

With a median family income of $141,399 according to U.S Census Bureau in 2021, Gold River is the highest-income place in Sacramento County.

The community of Gold River consists of a residential planned development and some smaller subdivisions served by the Gold River Discovery Center[3] (a K through 8 school), as well as some retail, commercial and light industrial areas.

The community consists of detached single family homes, duplex and triplexes, as well as a condominium development.

The planned development and two subdivisions, including Gold Station, opted out of inclusion into the City of Rancho Cordova by resolution and petitions, respectively.

The 2010 United States Census[7] reported that Gold River had a population of 7,912.

815 households (24.4%) were made up of individuals, and 420 (12.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 3,505 housing units at an average density of 1,288.0 per square mile (497.3/km2), of which 2,787 (83.6%) were owner-occupied, and 548 (16.4%) were occupied by renters.

In the California State Legislature, Gold River is the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Megan Dahle, and in the 8th Assembly District, represented by Republican David Tangipa.